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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 1998 . require parking restriction. Therefore, Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 98 - 31 restricting parking in that area. • Council Member Bergeson asked if easements would have to be taken from adjacent properties, to which Mr. Ahrens responded that they would, and that all of the affected residents had given their approval. Mayor Sullivan confirmed that updates regarding the easements would be forthcoming at the next Council work session. Mr. Ahrens responded in the affirmative. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 31, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 31 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 33, Approve Change Orders 1 and 3 and Payment No. 5 (final), Birch Street Trunk Watermain - Mr. Ahrens explained that this project, initiated in the fall of 1996, extended watermain from near the Pheasant Hills Preserve development east along Birch Street, north on 20th Avenue, and then east again along Cedar Street alignment to serve the developing area on the east side of the City. The contractor is now requesting approval for final payment in the amount of $7,954.08, including change orders 1 and 3. Change order No. 2 was originally intended for trail paving, but was not executed. All necessary lien waivers and withholding affidavits have been submitted to Staff, thereby meeting the requirements of the construction contract. Staff recommended payment of the final contract amount, summarized as follows: Original Bid Amount Change Order No. 1 Change Order No. 3 Final Contract Amount $566,324.57 15,173.40 ( 5,393.20) $576,101.77 Council Member Neal expressed concern regarding the approval process for change orders. Mayor Sullivan suggested that this issue be referred to City Administration for development of a process whereby Council could consider change orders prior to their approval by the City Engineer. Mr. Ahrens suggested that this matter be discussed at a future Council work session. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 33, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 33 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 34, Approve Change Orders 3 and 4 and Payment No. 7 (final.), Clearwater Creek Trunk Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that the contractor for the Clearwater Creek Trunk Utility Extension Project is now requesting approval 11